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Brother MW-145BT User Manual

Brother MW-145BT User Manual

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User's Guide
General Description
Getting Started
Operating Environment
Bluetooth Technology
Installation
Appendix, etc.
Before using this printer, be sure to read this User's Guide.
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MW-145BT
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  • Page 1 General Description Getting Started Operating Environment Bluetooth Technology Installation Appendix, etc. Before using this printer, be sure to read this User’s Guide. We suggest that you keep this manual in a handy place for future reference. MW-145BT Mobile Printer www.brother.com...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPrint MW-145BT (hereafter referred to as “the printer”). This monochrome thermal mobile printer is ultra-portable and can be connected to a Windows Mobile ® Windows PC (a computer running Windows tem) to make quick printouts.
  • Page 3 Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. under license. BarStar Pro Encode Library (PDF417, Datamatrix) Copyright ©...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions indicated as shown below contain important safety information and should be strictly observed. If the printer malfunctions, immediately stop using it, and then contact the sales representative where it was purchased. The meanings for marks used in this manual are described below.
  • Page 5 Indicates danger of electric shock if the operation is performed with wet hands Indicates danger of electric shock if the printer is exposed to water Indicates an action that must be performed Indicates that the power supply cord must be unplugged from the...
  • Page 6 AC adapter designed specifically for this printer. Do not expose the rechargeable battery or the printer with the rechargeable battery installed to pressure, heat or an electric charge (for example, an oven or microwave oven, clothes dryer, high-voltage equipment or electromagnetic cooker).
  • Page 7 Do not use this printer wherever it is prohibited, for exam- ple, on an airplane, otherwise it may affect equipment, resulting in an accident. If this printer is to be used in special environments, for example, near medical equipment, make sure in advance that there would be no harmful effects from electromag- netic waves.
  • Page 8 The printer may be damaged if it is dropped or subjected to strong shocks, for example, from being stepped on. If you continue to operate a damaged printer, a fire or an electric shock may result.
  • Page 9 Stop operating the printer if it leaks or becomes discolored, deformed or otherwise defective. Do not leave the printer in a closed car under a hot sun, otherwise it may be damaged. Others The battery is slightly charged so that the operation of the printer can be verified;...
  • Page 10 Only use the AC adapter designed specifically for this printer, otherwise fire, electric shock or damage may result. Do not plug the printer into an electrical outlet other than a household outlet (AC 110 V 120 V), otherwise fire, elec- tric shock or damage may result.
  • Page 11 AC adapter from the electrical outlet, other- wise electric shock may result. If the printer is not to be used for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the unit and the electri- cal outlet for safety reasons.

  • Page 12: Operating Precautions

    When charging: 5 - 40 °C/41 - 104 °F Humidity: (Maximum wet-bulb temperature: 27 °C/81 °F) Do not operate or store this printer in a location exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures, extreme humidity, extreme dust, or extreme vibrations, otherwise the printer may be damaged or malfunction.
  • Page 13 Do not press the power button with a sharp object such as a pen, otherwise the power button may become indented or the machine may be damaged. Do not carry around the printer with the USB cable or power cable connected, otherwise the cable connectors may be damaged.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Installing the paper cassette ...17 3 Operating Environment ... 20 4 Communication Using Bluetooth Technology ... 21 Establishing a Bluetooth connection ...21 5 Installation on a Windows Installing the software ...23 Uninstalling the software and printer driver ...27 ® PC ... 23 CONTENTS...
  • Page 15 6 Installation on a Windows ® Mobile device ... 30 Installing Brother mobile printing software ...32 Uninstalling the software ...33 Sending data from a Windows Mobile ® Windows PC ...34 7 Appendix ... 36 Maintenance ...36 Troubleshooting ...38 Product specifications ...41 ®...

  • Page 16: General Description

    General Description 1 General Description Right side Paper check window Paper cassette cover Paper output slot Left side Status LED Charging LED AC adapter connector Power button Bluetooth switch USB port...

  • Page 17: Status Led

    Status LED A blue or green LED indicates the printer is oper- ating correctly, while a red LED indicates an error has occurred. When the status LED is blue, it is possible to receive data using both the Bluetooth and USB interfaces. How-...
  • Page 18 A transmission error occurred. An overheat error occurred. (2) If a system error has occurred (indicated by a constant red Status LED): The printer may be damaged. Contact the sales representative where it was purchased. General Description Remedy Correctly install a paper cassette containing paper.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the end of its service life, or when the printer will not be used for a long period of time. Press the area indicated...
  • Page 20 Fit the battery cord into the groove as shown in the illustration. Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the MW-145BT. Be careful that you do not catch the battery connec- tor cord. Black Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Charging

    104 °F. (The battery will not recharge if the ambi- ent temperature is outside of this range.) After charging is finished, disconnect the AC adapter. The MW-145BT cannot be operated solely with the AC adapter. The rechargeable battery must be installed. 120 V).
  • Page 22 • Please try to discharge the battery completely before recharging it, to increase battery lifetime. • If the charging LED flashes while the printer is printing, immediately connect the AC adapter and charge the battery. The printer may stop printing.
  • Page 23 • This printer is powered with a rechargeable lith- ium ion battery. If this printer can only be used for a short period of time, even though it is fully charged, the battery may have reached the end of its service life. Replace the rechargeable lithium ion battery with a new one.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Battery

    The battery should only be removed when replacing it at the end of its service life, or when the printer will not be used for a long period of time. Press the area indicated...
  • Page 25 Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the MW-145BT. • Be careful that you do not catch the battery con- nector cord. • Be sure to dispose of the expired battery as directed by local regulations for the disposal of lithium ion battery.

  • Page 26: Using Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth switch, select whether or not to use Bluetooth com- munication. → Slide the switch to ON to use Bluetooth communication. Printing can still be carried out using USB communica- tion even if “Bluetooth communication ON” is selected (except during the sleep mode).

  • Page 27: Turning On/Off The Printer

    LED is: Green (if Bluetooth is switched off) Blue (if Bluetooth is switched on) In order to prevent this printer from accidentally being turned on, it will not come on if the power button is lightly pressed. In order to conserve the lithium ion battery during use, follow the operations below.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Paper Cassette

    Preparing the paper cassette Use only the paper cassette designed exclusively for this printer. Use of any other paper will result in damage. Prepare the paper cassette before installing it into the printer. • Be careful not to drop any paper while the paper cassette is being prepared.
  • Page 29 Getting Started Handling the paper cassette This printer determines the paper type depending on the installed paper cassette, then automati- cally selects the settings appropriate for that type of paper. Do not transfer paper to a different paper cassette. Do not try to reuse paper that has already passed through the printer.

  • Page 30: Installing The Paper Cassette

    Installing the paper cassette Slide the paper cassette cover (on the top of the printer) in the direction shown in 1. → The paper cassette cover will open in the direction indicated by 2. Insert the paper cassette. The paper type indication on the paper cassette should face up.
  • Page 31 • To change the paper type, install a different paper cassette. • While the printer is printing, do not apply pressure to the paper output slot or place anything on the printer. Paper check window...
  • Page 32 Open the paper cassette cover. Remove the paper cas- sette. Pull out the misfed paper. When pulling out the paper, be sure not to tear it. Pulling out the paper will not have adverse effects on the printer. Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Operating Environment

    3 Operating Environment This mobile printer can print data from a Windows puter running Windows ble telephone running Windows Mobile In order to use this printer, make sure that your system configu- ration meets the following requirements. ® Windows Processor...

  • Page 34: Communication Using Bluetooth Technology

    4 Communication Using Bluetooth Technology Precautions for printing using Bluetooth Before installing the printer driver for MW-145BT, install the Bluetooth connection software on the Windows The following instructions show you the basic proce- dures to make a Bluetooth connection. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your Bluetooth device.

  • Page 35: This Printer

    Enter the “PIN code” or “Pass key” (at the time of shipment, the code is set to the last four digits of the serial number of the printer) and click/tap the Enter button. → The Bluetooth connection software registers your printer as a paired device.

  • Page 36: Installation On A Windows ® Pc

    5 Installation on a Windows In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows included software must be installed on the computer. Installing the software Do not connect the printer to the computer until you are instructed to do so.
  • Page 37 P-touch Editor 5.0 Printer driver Follow the instructions that appear, to finish the installation. Next, the printer driver is installed. The installation procedure for the printer driver differs depending on the operating system being used. Select “USB” or “Bluetooth communi- cation”...
  • Page 38 ® Installation on a Windows For USB connection When the message “Connect Brother MW-145BT, and then turn it on.” appears, use the enclosed USB cable to connect this printer to ® the Windows PC, and then turn on the printer.
  • Page 39 For Bluetooth connection Select the “Install”, and then click the next but- ton. → Printer driver installa- tion is started. Select the COM port number you are using for the Bluetooth con- nection, and then click the next button. → Follow the instructions on the screen, and finish installing.

  • Page 40: Uninstalling The Software And Printer Driver

    From “Control Panel”, go to “Add/Remove Programs” (2000)/“Add or Remove Programs” (XP). → The “Add or Remove Programs” dialog appears. For Windows Vista Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click “Uninstall/Change”. For Windows Choose “Brother P-touch Editor 5.0”, and click “Change/Remove”.
  • Page 41 From “Control Panel”, open “Printers” (2000)/ “Printers and Faxes (XP)” window. For details, see Windows For Windows Vista Choose “Brother MW-145BT”, right click on the icon, and then click “Delete”. For Windows Choose “Brother MW-145BT”, and click “File” - “Delete”.
  • Page 42 For Windows Vista Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “Brother MW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”. For Windows Click the “Drivers” tab and choose “Brother MW-145BT”. Then, click “Remove...”. For Windows Vista Choose “Remove driver only”. and click “OK”. For Windows Now, go to step 7.

  • Page 43: Installation On A Windows Mobile ® Device

    6 Installation on a Windows Mobile In order to use this printer to print data from a Windows Mobile device (Windows Mobile to install the software onto the Windows Mobile • For details on ActiveSync ® Windows Mobile instruction manual for the Windows Mobile Installing the software onto a Windows Mobile Windows ®...
  • Page 44 ® Installation on a Windows Mobile device ® Connecting the printer to the Windows Mobile device using Bluetooth/Printing (→ Refer to page 21) MW-145BT (the printer) ® Windows Mobile device...

  • Page 45: Installing Brother Mobile Printing Software

    Installing Brother mobile printing software The Brother mobile printing software is only available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the Windows → If the installer does not automatically start up, double-...

  • Page 46: Uninstalling The Software

    Capture Print Image File Print E-mail Print Help files * When the Brother mobile printing software for Windows Mobile 6 Standard is installed, Note Print, Clipboard Print and Screen Capture Print cannot be used. Uninstalling the software Uninstall (remove) the software using the Windows Mobile device functions.

  • Page 47: Device Or Windows ® Pc

    Sending data from a Windows Mobile device or Windows In order use the printer to print data from a Windows Mobile ® device or Windows the Windows Mobile Refer to the Software Guide for details on installing the software ®...
  • Page 48 ® Installation on a Windows Mobile device Sending data through a USB connection Using the enclosed USB cable, this printer can be connected to a ® ® Windows PC or a Windows Mobile device supporting a USB host inter- face.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Clean off any dust or other dirt from the printer by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. If the printer is extremely dirty, wipe it with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use benzene or paint thinners, otherwise the printer may become discolored or deformed.
  • Page 50 Cleaning the pick-up roller If the paper is not fed correctly, clean the pick-up roller. Open the paper cassette cover. Rotate the pick-up roller in the feed direction until it stops. Attach a piece of cello- phane tape to the rubber pick-up roller.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    USB or Bluetooth. (→ Refer to page 34.) With a USB connection: • Check that this printer is securely con- nected to the Windows USB cable. (→ Refer to page 35.) • Make sure that another Windows...
  • Page 52 The paper does not feed. The print is faint (light). Some torn paper may still remain in the printer. Contact the sales representative where the printer was purchased. on pages 4 to 5. • Make sure that the lid of the paper cas- sette is firmly folded along the fold (1).
  • Page 53 The paper cassette cover cannot be closed. The parts indicated by “A” in the illustra- tion below have become stuck. Refer to the illustration and use the tip of a ball-point pen to slide the indicated part in the direction of the arrow to free it. Paper cassette cover Push with the tip of a ball-point pen to slide it.

  • Page 54: Product Specifications

    Using Bluetooth sleep mode will affect this figure. (Based on 7% coverage at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F.) (Standard paper manufactured by Brother: A7 thermal) Brother paper cassette, automatic paper feed mechanism Brother A7 cut paper (74 mm ×...

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